[Technology] CVs

[DJ NOBO]

No…thread title is not a typo . Look elsewhere for news on Makail-Smith’s latest move.

I’ve worked for the same company for 20+ plus years.
However due to company’s plan to ‘realign financial resources‘ () , I’m out.
Whilst I am on Linkedin it has been a while since I’ve done a CV.
Does anyone have advice for decent apps or websites which have decent templates for CVs?
Or any advice from NSC’s army of head honchos about what makes a great CV?
Thanks very much

 

[Justice]

Trials are better than CV’s, I can tell in a couple of hours if anyone is any good in my profession

 

[Doonhamer7]

MSWord has some good templates

 

[Springal]

Your company should be offering you some money for this kind of thing.

Personally keep it simple, focus on keywords and 2 pages max. A lot of companies and recruiters use AI type tools to scan CVs anyway looking for keywords, or just take your CV and put in their own format / summary anyway.

Also a lot of companies use tools to track applications that links to your LinkedIn and uses that data anyway so spend some time there with good information about your various roles.

There also seems to be a ‘trend’ in presentation type formats for CVs, but depends on industry.

 

[Dick Swiveller]

I would consider using a professional CV writer - if you can find a specialist in your field, so much the better. Couple of hundred quid is worth it if it gets you in the door.

 

[BN9 BHA]

Trials are better than CV’s, I can tell in a couple of hours if anyone is any good in my profession

They are in for a shock if they are no good

 

[WATFORD zero]

They are in for a shock if they are no good

But maybe better than wetting themselves

 

[Popeye]

Unlike a resume, a CV is generally more detailed and highlighted by accomplishments and similar.Make it simple, but as detailed and thorough as possible. You really want to stand out from the crowd when applying to a new position, especially if it is one expected to get several applicants.

One site I have used before and I think could help you is:

Writing the Curriculum Vitae - Purdue OWL® - Purdue University

owl.purdue.edu

Sorry to hear they let you go, but hopefully you find something soon.

 

[Justice]

But maybe better than wetting themselves

 

[Seagull on the Hill]

As a self employed bricklayer, I am glad that I never had to write a CV.

 

[andy89l]

This is the best advice I have come across.

 

[peterward]

No…thread title is not a typo . Look elsewhere for news on Makail-Smith’s latest move.

I’ve worked for the same company for 20+ plus years.
However due to company’s plan to ‘realign financial resources‘ () , I’m out.
Whilst I am on Linkedin it has been a while since I’ve done a CV.
Does anyone have advice for decent apps or websites which have decent templates for CVs?
Or any advice from NSC’s army of head honchos about what makes a great CV?
Thanks very much

Sorry to hear that DJ N

I used to work in re recruitment many years ago, also seen 1000s of CVs in that Time. Advice is to always if possible try to condense and keep it brief - 1 page is best. You don't need massive details of all hobbies or jobs of years ago.

A good covering letter is also important.

If you want a really good site for producing a professional CV yourself? Look at www.resume.io

I've recommended to a few people who all got interviews. Loads of good templates, you choose one, enter your info and it formats all. You then download the .pdf, also does covering letters. It is subscription with cancel anytime, but they have an Unlimited 7 day trial for a couple of quid. You can easily create your own CV and covering letter in 7 days, download it all .PDF then cancel on going monthly subscription (all done - one click in your account). Trust me, its good and you'll have something excellent for a couple of quid. This is the 7 day trial. Good luck.

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[Happy Exile]

Lots of good advice above. I recruited someone recently and having screened dozens and dozens of CVs all I'd say is with all best intentions it's easy for people reviewing it to miss something. A strong, succinct opening statement can make you stand out. Covering letter really important too but keep it brief and to the point: why you want the job and what you'll bring. Keep it human too, there's nothing so disengaging than thinking your new team member may be a drone.

Write it with the thought in mind that the person reviewing it may be looking at 50+ CVs on top of their day job. Or alternatively it might be an HR person doing first screening who may or may not have much knowledge of what your job actually involves and therefore be using subjective judgement to an extent.

 

[zefarelly]

After 12 years solo I went back to work 3 years ago, it wasn't my CV that needed chnging, facts is facts after all, but the approach to job seeking has . . . You need to lower yourself to the modern job market approach.

I guess its industry biased, but in engineering my concise factual ( 2 pages) approach worked . . . . Latterly with a scattergun/AK47 approach to get past fuckwitted teenage recruiters Who didnt have a clue what they were reading.

 

[NooBHA]

Be careful not to offer up to any app, information such as NI Numbers and other such personal information from these apps

There have been horrific stories of scammers extracting information from such websites to scam people and hack bank accounts

 

[Herr Tubthumper]

Lots of good advice above. I recruited someone recently and having screened dozens and dozens of CVs all I'd say is with all best intentions it's easy for people reviewing it to miss something. A strong, succinct opening statement can make you stand out. Covering letter really important too but keep it brief and to the point: why you want the job and what you'll bring. Keep it human too, there's nothing so disengaging than thinking your new team member may be a drone.

Write it with the thought in mind that the person reviewing it may be looking at 50+ CVs on top of their day job. Or alternatively it might be an HR person doing first screening who may or may not have much knowledge of what your job actually involves and therefore be using subjective judgement to an extent.

My CV has my personal details, a written professional summary in a brief paragraph, bullet points covering my specific skills and last my personal interests. This is all on the first page; I figure any type of reviewer can get a good idea about me as a person and a professional from a quick skim read. It also has key-words in case a bot or someone from HR is reading it. Second page has my professional, education and qualification details I.e. jobs and dates if they want to dig deeper.

 

[rippleman]

I have seen some nightmare CVs in my time. Probably the worst was someone who used every font and every colour presumably to demonstrate they knew how to use them! No idea if it was a good candidate or not. Never read it!

I have had CVs with email addresses such as "donkeykongdean" and "sexyemmababes". You would think it was obvious wouldn't you?

And always ensure that your social media is "clean". Checking out candidates facebook etc is something I always do.

 

[happypig]

Worst one I ever saw had, under "Other Information", a list of criminal convictions.

 

[Shropshire Seagull]

Try to match your skills and experience to what the hirer is advertising for and highlight what your skills and experience will bring to and benefit their organisation.

Basically, sell yourself - but not with BS by claiming you're a world-beater, greatest this or that - try to be realistic and humble. After all, they are considering buying your services so help them see how recruiting you will benefit them

Your CV has to catch their eye in the very first paragraph, if it doesn't few recruiters will read any further and jump to the next candidate ....

Oh, and copious buckets of good luck are mandatory too!